Texas School Voucher Bill Hits Senate Roadblock A controversial legislative effort to establish an education savings account (ESA) program in Texas faced significant hurdles this week, encountering stiff opposition and triggering extensive debate during a crucial hearing before the Senate Education Committee. House Bill 123, which proposes the creation of the ESA program, saw its…
Texas House Committee Sends Divisive School Voucher Bill to Floor A significant and highly contentious proposal to expand school choice options in Texas cleared a key legislative hurdle today, as the Texas House Public Education Committee voted to approve House Bill 123. The bill, which seeks to establish a broad school voucher-like program, advanced from…
Texas Senate Committee Advances $5 Billion Infrastructure Bond Towards Full Vote A pivotal legislative development occurred today in the Texas Legislature as a key committee successfully advanced a substantial bond proposal designated for critical state infrastructure projects. This measure, formally introduced as Senate Bill 12 (SB 12), proposes a significant investment of $5 billion aimed…
Permian Basin Grapples with Far-Reaching Methane Emission Rules AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) officially commenced the phased implementation of a set of stringent new statewide regulations targeting methane emissions from oil and gas operations on April 10, 2025. This significant regulatory shift, initiated under the authority of Executive Order GA-XX,…
Texas Legislature Allocates Significant Emergency Funding for Border Security AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Legislature on Friday took decisive action to significantly escalate the state’s border security efforts, approving an emergency appropriation of $1.5 billion. This substantial funding boost was incorporated into the state’s foundational budget bill, HB 1, via an amendment passed during legislative…
Texas Senate Committee Advances Controversial School Choice Bill Austin, TX — The Texas Senate Education Committee on March 27 took a significant step in the ongoing statewide debate over school choice, voting 8-3 to advance Senate Bill 22. This proposed legislation, if enacted, would establish state-funded education savings accounts (ESAs), allowing families to use public…
Senate Education Committee Approves S.B. 22, Sending School Choice Bill to Full Chamber AUSTIN, TX – After extensive debate and a vote cast largely along party lines, the Texas Senate Education Committee today advanced Senate Bill 22, a high-priority legislative measure aimed at establishing a statewide education savings account (ESA) program. The committee’s decision, reached…
Texas Senate Committee Engages in Extensive Debate on Landmark School Funding Bill, S.B. 22 AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Senate Education Committee convened on Tuesday for an extensive and often pointed hearing, receiving testimony from a broad spectrum of stakeholders regarding Senate Bill 22. This comprehensive legislative proposal aims to fundamentally reshape the state’s approach…
Introduction: A Pivotal Debate in the Texas Legislature Austin, TX – As Texas grapples with persistent and deepening drought conditions, a critical legislative debate is currently unfolding in the state capital. At the center of this debate is Senate Bill 15 (S.B. 15), a comprehensive proposed measure aimed at enhancing statewide water conservation efforts. The…
Texas House Transportation Committee Advances Major Infrastructure Bill H.B. 200 Austin, Texas – In a significant move for the future of the state’s transportation and energy infrastructure, the Texas House Transportation Committee voted 15-5 on March 18, 2025, to advance H.B. 200 to the full House floor. This comprehensive legislative package proposes a robust $5…
